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ASME 2017 Conference on Smart Materials, Adaptive Structures and Intelligent Systems

September 18–20, 2017

Snowbird, Utah, USA

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ISBN:

978-0-7918-5825-7

In This Volume

Development and Characterization of Multifunctional Materials (15)
Mechanics and Behavior of Active Materials (12)
Bioinspired Smart Materials and Systems (16)
Energy Harvesting (16)
Emerging Technologies (17)

Volume 1: Development and Characterization of Multifunctional Materials; Mechanics and Behavior of Active Materials; Bioinspired Smart Materials and Systems; Energy Harvesting; Emerging Technologies

Development and Characterization of Multifunctional Materials

3D Printed Magnetorheological Elastomers

Anil K. Bastola, Milan Paudel, Lin Li

SMASIS 2017; V001T01A001doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2017-3732

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Topics: Additive manufacturing , Elastomers , Damping , Magnetic fields , Magnetic particles , Vibration , Absorption , Composite materials , Fluids , Optimization

Variable Thermal Conductance Metamaterials for Passive or Active Thermal Management

Austin A. Phoenix, Evan Wilson

SMASIS 2017; V001T01A002doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2017-3767

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Topics: Metamaterials , Thermal conductivity , Thermal management , Design , Temperature , Passive control , Copper , Epoxy adhesives , Epoxy resins , Heat conduction

Characterization of a 3D-Printed Conductive PLA Material With Electrically Controlled Stiffness

Mohammed Al-Rubaiai, Thassyo Pinto, David Torres, Nelson Sepulveda, Xiaobo Tan

SMASIS 2017; V001T01A003doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2017-3801

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Topics: Additive manufacturing , Stiffness , Temperature , Composite materials , Electrical resistivity , Young's modulus , Biomedicine , Design , Electrical conductivity , Electrical properties

Preparation of Highly Loaded Piezo-Composite Foams With High Expansion and Low Permittivity

Gayaneh Petrossian, Amir Ameli

SMASIS 2017; V001T01A004doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2017-3807

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Topics: Composite materials , Electrical properties , Foams (Chemistry) , Carbon dioxide , Density , Dielectric losses , Diffusion (Physics) , Electrical conductivity , Filled polymers , High temperature

Characterization of Honeycomb Polymer Composites for Use in Adaptable Aerospace Structures

Carson O. Squibb, Michael K. Philen

SMASIS 2017; V001T01A005doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2017-3824

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Topics: Aerospace industry , Honeycomb structures , Polymer composites , Polymers , Stiffness , Geometry , Materials properties , Shape memory polymers , Silicones , Smart materials

Finite Element Analysis of Electroactive and Magnetoactive Coupled Behaviors in Multi-Field Origami Structures

Wei Zhang, Anil Erol, Saad Ahmed, Sarah Masters, Paris von Lockette, Zoubeida Ounaies, Mary Frecker

SMASIS 2017; V001T01A006doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2017-3850

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Topics: Finite element analysis , Constitutive equations , Modeling , Shells , Active materials , Computer software , Conducting polymers , Design , Elastomers , Electric fields

Trade Space Exploration of a Magnetically Actuated Miura-Ori Structure

Brett Cowan, Paris von Lockette

SMASIS 2017; V001T01A007doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2017-3867

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Topics: Actuators , Approximation , Army , Computation , Computer software , Design , Engineering prototypes , Magnets , Neodymium , Optimization

PDF Evolution of Texture in the Fabrication of Magneto-Active Elastomers

Manuel Aurelio Rodriguez, Paris von Lockette

SMASIS 2017; V001T01A008doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2017-3868

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Topics: Elastomers , Manufacturing , Texture (Materials) , Particulate matter , Chain , Dipoles (Electromagnetism) , Magnetization , Simulation , Fluids , Magnetic fields

Thermo-Electromechanical Response of Polymer-Bonded Explosives for Structural Health Monitoring of Energetic Materials

Samantha N. Rocker, T. Wade Pearrell, Engin C. Sengezer, Gary D. Seidel

SMASIS 2017; V001T01A009doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2017-3869

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Topics: Explosives , Polymers , Structural health monitoring , Energetics , Multi-walled carbon nanotubes , Binders (Materials) , Carbon nanotubes , Composite materials , Crystals , Epoxy adhesives

Multifunctional NMC-Si Batteries With Self-Actuation and Self-Sensing

Jun Ma, Christopher Rahn, Mary Frecker

SMASIS 2017; V001T01A010doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2017-3886

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Topics: Active materials , Anodes , Batteries , Cantilevers , Circuits , Composite materials , Containers , Copper , Cycles , Design

Temperature Influence on Electrical Properties of Carbon Nanotubes Modified Solid Electrolyte-Based Structural Supercapacitor

G. Y. Liao, S. Geier, T. Mahrholz, P. Wierach, M. Wiedemann

SMASIS 2017; V001T01A011doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2017-3908

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Topics: Carbon nanotubes , Electrical properties , Electrolytes , Temperature , Ultracapacitors , Single-walled carbon nanotubes , Electrodes , Capacitance , Electrochemical impedance spectroscopy , Composite materials

Investigating the Effect of Thermoelectric Processing on Ionic Aggregation in Thermoplastic Ionomers

Prasant Vijayaraghavan, Vishnu-Baba Sundaresan

SMASIS 2017; V001T01A012doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2017-3953

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Topics: Cooling , Crystals , Electric fields , Mechanical properties , Melting , Polymers , Sodium , Temperature , Thermal analysis

Polypyrrole-Coated Carbon Nanotube-Arrays: The Missing Link Between Bucky-Paper Actuation and CNT-Array Actuation

Sebastian M. Geier, Peter Wierach, Thorsten Mahrholz, Michael Sinapius

SMASIS 2017; V001T01A013doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2017-3975

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Topics: Carbon , Carbon nanotubes , Nanotubes , Multi-walled carbon nanotubes , Coating processes , Coatings , Ions , Anisotropy , Atoms , Bonding

Analysis of Microstructure-Based Network Models for the Nonlinear Electrostriction Modeling of Electro-Active Polymers

Anil Erol, Saad Ahmed, Paris von Lockette, Zoubeida Ounaies

SMASIS 2017; V001T01A014doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2017-3979

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Topics: Modeling , Network models , Polymers , Dipoles (Electromagnetism) , Chain , Deformation , Electric fields , Equilibrium (Physics) , Gates (Closures) , Relaxation (Physics)

On the Dielectrophoretic and Magnetic Alignment of Magnetoactive Barium Hexaferrite-PDMS Nanocomposites

Md Abdulla Al Masud, Noel D’Souza, Paris von Lockette, Zoubeida Ounaies

SMASIS 2017; V001T01A015doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2017-3988

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Topics: Nanocomposites , Plasma desorption mass spectrometry , Magnetic fields , Chain , Polymers , Composite materials , Electric fields , Particulate matter , Anisotropy , Annealing

Mechanics and Behavior of Active Materials

An Experimental Analysis of Vibration Induced Behaviour in Magnetorheological Fluids

Paul-Alexis Novikoff, Laurent Eck, Moustapha Hafez

SMASIS 2017; V001T02A001doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2017-3774

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Topics: Experimental analysis , Magnetic fluids , Vibration , Cylinders , Fluids , Torque , Magnetic fields , Rotation , Brakes , Chain

Experimental Investigation of High-Speed/High-Voltage SMA Actuation

Paul Motzki, Tom Gorges, Thomas Würtz, Stefan Seelecke

SMASIS 2017; V001T02A002doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2017-3787

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Topics: Actuators , Amperes , Construction , Density , Displacement , Electrical resistance , Engineering standards , Feedback , Heat , Heating

Physical Modeling of Macroscopic Phase Transition Behavior for Nickel Titanium Shape Memory Alloy (SMA) Wires

Rolf Gaasbeek, Bram de Jager

SMASIS 2017; V001T02A003doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2017-3789

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Topics: Modeling , Nickel titanium alloys , Phase transitions , Wire

Active-Passive Damping Characteristics of Extension and Shear Mode Piezoelectric Fiber Nano-Reinforced Composite (PFNRC)

Kepin Kavathia, Manoj Settipalli, Samikkannu Raja

SMASIS 2017; V001T02A004doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2017-3862

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Topics: Composite materials , Damping , Fibers , Shear (Mechanics) , Epoxy adhesives , Epoxy resins , Active damping , Carbon nanotubes , Active materials , Agglomeration (Materials)

Parameter Optimization Algorithm of a Discrete Energy-Averaged Model for Galfenol Alloys

Ismail Nas, Zhangxian Deng, Suryarghya Chakrabarti, Marcelo J. Dapino

SMASIS 2017; V001T02A005doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2017-3906

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Topics: Alloys , Optimization algorithms , Optimization , Algorithms , Materials properties , Anisotropy , Approximation , Heat , Magnetization , Magnetostriction

Magnetic Field Within a Magnetic Shape Memory Alloy and an Equivalent Uniform Applied Magnetic Field for Model Input

J. Lance Eberle, Heidi P. Feigenbaum, Constantin Ciocanel

SMASIS 2017; V001T02A006doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2017-3909

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Topics: Magnetic fields , Shape memory alloys , Finite element analysis , Stress , Resolution (Optics)

Novel Equivalent Electrical Circuits for Linear and Nonlinear Electromechanically Coupled Systems

Tarcísio M. P. Silva, Vagner Candido de Sousa, Marcel A. Clementino, Carlos De Marqui, Jr.

SMASIS 2017; V001T02A007doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2017-3914

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Topics: Circuits , Damping , Simulation , Capacitance , Capacitors , Distributed parameter models , Energy harvesting , Inductors , Matlab , Resistors

Uncertainty Analysis of Ferroelectric Polydomain Structures

Paul Miles, William Oates, Lider Leon, Ralph Smith

SMASIS 2017; V001T02A008doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2017-3916

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Topics: Actuators , Adaptive structures , Approximation , Circuits , Computation , Density functional theory , Domain structure (Ferromagnetism) , Electromechanical effects , Electron configuration , Energy harvesting

Thermodynamic Analysis of a Direct Mechanical to Electrical Energy Harvesting Cycle in Ferroelectric Crystals

John A. Gallagher

SMASIS 2017; V001T02A009doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2017-3918

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Topics: Cycles , Energy harvesting , Ferroelectric crystals , Phase transitions , Stress , Circuits , Displacement , Electric fields , Energy conversion

Mechanics of NiTi Reinforced Self-Healing Materials Producing Crack Closing Loads

Nathan Salowitz, Ameralys Correa, Afsaneh Moghadam

SMASIS 2017; V001T02A010doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2017-3939

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Topics: Fracture (Materials) , Nickel titanium alloys , Stress , Fibers , Shapes , Bonding , Fracture (Process) , Casting , Composite materials , Damage

Preliminary Experimental Study of the Effect of Shape Setting on Knitted SMA Structures

Shiping Yi, Charles Weinberg, Kevin Eschen, Julianna Abel

SMASIS 2017; V001T02A011doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2017-3942

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Topics: Shapes , Textiles , Wire , Equipment performance , Kinematics , Deformation , Design , Manufacturing , Actuators , Aerospace industry

Self-Sensing Solid Materials via Delamination Buckling

Suihan Liu, Rigoberto Burgueño

SMASIS 2017; V001T02A012doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2017-3984

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Topics: Buckling , Delamination , Design , Failure , Stress , Composite materials , Compression , Deformation , Displacement , Electrical wires

Bioinspired Smart Materials and Systems

Beam Array Designs for a Cochlea-Inspired Accelerometer for Impact Measurements

Bryan Joyce, Jacob Dodson, Janet Wolfson

SMASIS 2017; V001T06A001doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2017-3723

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Topics: Accelerometers , Filters , Membranes , Firing , Compression , Damping , Design , Excitation , Impulse (Physics) , Oscillations

Study of a Bioinspired Wall-Climbing Robot: Contact Mechanism and Performance

Xuan Wu, Gaowei Liu, Xiaojie Wang, Yanwei Liu, Tao Mei

SMASIS 2017; V001T06A002doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2017-3729

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Topics: Biomimetics , Robots , Adhesives , Deformation , Engineering prototypes , Finite element methods , Ceilings , Design , Displacement , Grippers

Wet-Adhesion Properties of Microstructured Surface of PDMS Inspired by Newt Foot Pads

Ling Gong, Haiwu Yu, Xuan Wu, Xiaojie Wang

SMASIS 2017; V001T06A003doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2017-3730

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Topics: Adhesion , Plasma desorption mass spectrometry , Columns (Structural) , Cycles , Cylinders , Elastomers , Flat glass , Nanoscale phenomena , Structural elements (Construction)

Modeling of a Bio-Inspired Canal-Type Lateral Line System

Montassar Aidi Sharif, Matthew J. McHenry, Xiaobo Tan

SMASIS 2017; V001T06A004doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2017-3756

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Topics: Biomimetics , Canals , Modeling , Displacement , Flow (Dynamics) , Sensors , Approximation , Circuits , Composite materials , Finite element methods

Coupling of Two Resonant Modes for Insect Wing Mimicking in a Flexible-Wing NAV and Generate Lift

Damien Faux, Eric Cattan, Sebastien Grondel, Olivier Thomas

SMASIS 2017; V001T06A005doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2017-3770

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Topics: Resonance , Wings , Actuators , Engineering prototypes , Lift (Fluid dynamics) , Design , Elasticity , Geometry , Kinematics , Micromachining

A Novel Biomimetic Torsional Actuator Design Using Twisted Polymer Actuators

Michael W. Shafer, Heidi P. Feigenbaum, Diego Ricardo Higueras Ruiz

SMASIS 2017; V001T06A006doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2017-3803

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Topics: Actuators , Biomimetics , Design , Polymers , Fibers , Manufacturing , Polymer chains , Muscle , Stress , Anisotropy

Design of Bio-Inspired Mobile Robot Using Piezoelectric Transducers As Drives

Jovana Jovanova, Filip Dobrivojevski, Martina Dimoska

SMASIS 2017; V001T06A007doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2017-3819

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Topics: Biomimetics , Design , Mobile robots , Piezoelectric transducers , Robots , Design engineering , Kinematics , Rotation , Structural elements (Construction) , Trajectories (Physics)

A Metameric Crawling Robot Enabled by Origami and Smart Materials

Oyuna Angatkina, Brian Chien, Alexander Pagano, Tongxi Yan, Andrew Alleyne, Sameh Tawfick, Aimy Wissa

SMASIS 2017; V001T06A008doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2017-3836

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Topics: Robots , Smart materials , Blocks (Building materials) , Design , Actuators , Biological tissues , Biology , Control algorithms , Energy efficiency , Friction

Ferrofluid Droplet Based Micro-Magnetic Sensors and Actuators

Michelle Makhoul-Mansour, Elio J. Challita, Eric C. Freeman

SMASIS 2017; V001T06A009doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2017-3841

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Topics: Actuators , Drops , Ferrofluids , Sensors , Magnetic fields , Architecture , Biocompatibility , Failure , Lipid bilayers , Magnetization

Optimization of Spatially Distributed Contact-Aided Compliant Mechanisms in a Dynamic Structure

Joseph Calogero, Mary Frecker, Zohaib Hasnain, James E. Hubbard, Jr.

SMASIS 2017; V001T06A010doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2017-3842

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Topics: Compliant mechanisms , Optimization , Wings , Design , Shapes , Genetic algorithms , Center of mass , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Machine learning , Spar platforms

Optimization of a Forward-Swept Compliant Mechanism

Joseph Calogero, Mary Frecker, Zohaib Hasnain, James E. Hubbard, Jr.

SMASIS 2017; V001T06A011doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2017-3843

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Topics: Compliant mechanisms , Optimization , Design , Stress , Wings , Degrees of freedom , Deformation , Flight , Genetic algorithms , Pareto optimization

Design of Smart Barb of Honeybee-Inspired Surgery Needle

Seyedvahid Khodaei, Mohammad Sahlabadi, Parsaoran Hutapea

SMASIS 2017; V001T06A012doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2017-3851

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Topics: Design , Needles , Surgery , Biological tissues , Wire , Biomedicine , Biomimetics , Damage , Diseases , Drug delivery systems

Modeling of Bio-Inspired, Snapping Composite Shells With Magnetically Aligned Reinforcements

Katherine S. Riley, Hortense Le Ferrand, Andres F. Arrieta

SMASIS 2017; V001T06A013doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2017-3863

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Topics: Biomimetics , Composite materials , Modeling , Shells , Finite element analysis , Design , Architecture , Chemical properties , Deformation , Geometry

A Microfluidic Assembly and Simultaneous Interrogation of Networks of Asymmetric Biomimetic Membranes

Mary-Anne Nguyen, Graham Taylor, Stephen A. Sarles

SMASIS 2017; V001T06A014doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2017-3878

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Topics: Biomimetics , Manufacturing , Membranes , Microfluidics , Drops , Dipoles (Electromagnetism) , Energy conversion

Development of Surrogate Biomedical Knee Implants for Validation of Embedded Smart Sensors

Robert I. Ponder, Mohsen Safaei, Steven R. Anton

SMASIS 2017; V001T06A015doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2017-3879

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Topics: Biomedicine , Knee joint prostheses , Sensors , Engineering prototypes , Bearings , Knee , Testing , Additive manufacturing , Computer numerical control machine tools , Stress

Study of Bioinspired Surgery Needle Advancing in Soft Tissues

Mohammad Sahlabadi, Seyedvahid Khodaei, Kyle Jezler, Parsaoran Hutapea

SMASIS 2017; V001T06A016doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2017-3915

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Topics: Biomimetics , Needles , Soft tissues , Surgery , Biological tissues , Brain , Damage , Phantoms , Stiffness , Actuators

Energy Harvesting

Experimental Study of Nonlinear Vibration Energy Harvesting of a Bistable Composite Laminate

Samir A. Emam, Jared Hobeck, Daniel J. Inman

SMASIS 2017; V001T07A001doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2017-3717

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Topics: Composite materials , Energy harvesting , Laminates , Nonlinear vibration , Excitation , Vibration , Resonance , Testing , Carbon fibers , Damping

Experimental Investigation for Enhancing the Output Power of a Piezoelectric Energy Harvester

Anahita Zargarani, S. Nima Mahmoodi

SMASIS 2017; V001T07A002doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2017-3741

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Topics: Energy harvesting , Circuits , Stress , Inductors

Numerical Verification of the Tuned Inertial Mass Effect of a Wave Energy Converter

Ruriko Haraguchi, Takehiko Asai

SMASIS 2017; V001T07A003doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2017-3772

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Topics: Mass (Physics) , Wave energy converters , Springs , Buoys , Design , Energy generation , Energy harvesting , Engines , Motors , Random vibration

Experimental Study on Power Generation and Dynamical Behavior of the Cantilevered Piezoelectric Beam With the Unilateral Layer Separate

Wei Xia, Ming Hui Yao, Wei Zhang

SMASIS 2017; V001T07A004doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2017-3778

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Topics: Energy generation , Composite materials , Excitation

Self-Start Piezoelectric Energy Harvesting Circuit With Adjustable UVLO Converter for Wireless Sensor Network

Hyun Jun Jung, Soobum Lee, Hamid Jabbar, Se Yeong Jeong, Tae Hyun Sung

SMASIS 2017; V001T07A005doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2017-3796

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Topics: Circuits , Energy harvesting , Wireless sensor networks , Batteries , Energy consumption , Energy generation , Sensors

Exploiting the Subharmonic Parametric Resonance of a Bi-Stable Beam for Energy Harvesting

Samir A. Emam, Meghashyam Panyam, Mohammed F. Daqaq

SMASIS 2017; V001T07A006doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2017-3799

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Topics: Energy harvesting , Resonance , Excitation , Vibration , Stress , Buckling , Composite materials , Fibers , Frequency response , Oscillations

Resonant Frequency Tuning Strategies for Vibration-Based Energy Harvesters

Lin Dong, Frank T. Fisher

SMASIS 2017; V001T07A007doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2017-3805

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Topics: Energy harvesting , Resonance , Vibration , Design , Geometry , Membranes , Cantilevers , Conducting polymers , Tension , Wireless sensor networks

Design and Modeling of a Bi-Directional U-Shaped Piezoelectric Energy Harvester

Wei-Jiun Su

SMASIS 2017; V001T07A008doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2017-3827

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Topics: Design , Energy harvesting , Modeling , Excitation , Resonance , Vibration , Euler-Bernoulli beam theory , Frequency response , Simulation

Dynamic Modeling of Triboelectric Generators Using Lagrange’s Equation

Sean Gauntt, Gregory Batt, James Gibert

SMASIS 2017; V001T07A009doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2017-3844

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Topics: Dynamic modeling , Generators , Dynamic models , Electromagnetic induction , Microelectromechanical systems , Computer simulation , Design , Electromechanical effects , Energy harvesting , Physics

Investigation of Vibration Energy Harvesting Using Two Cantilevers With Random Input

Wei Yang, Panagiotis Alevras, Shahrzad Towfighian

SMASIS 2017; V001T07A010doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2017-3860

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Topics: Cantilevers , Energy harvesting , Vibration , Cantilever beams , Excitation , Energy efficiency , Kinetic energy , Magnetic fields , Magnets , Piezoelectric materials

Experimental Evaluation of Sensing and Energy Harvesting Behavior of Implanted Piezoelectric Transducers in Total Knee Replacement

Mohsen Safaei, Steven R. Anton

SMASIS 2017; V001T07A011doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2017-3881

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Topics: Energy harvesting , Knee joint prostheses , Piezoelectric transducers , Knee , Pressure , Surgery , Capacitors , Design , Performance , Bearings

Energy Harvesting From Arterial Blood Pressure for Powering Embedded Microsensors in Human Brain

Aditya Nanda, M. Amin Karami

SMASIS 2017; V001T07A012doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2017-3894

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Topics: Blood , Brain , Energy harvesting , Microsensors , Pressure , Carotid arteries , Aorta , Blood vessels , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Finite element analysis

Resonant Nonlinearities of Macro-Fiber Composite Cantilevers in Energy Harvesting

David Tan, Paul Yavarow, Alper Erturk

SMASIS 2017; V001T07A013doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2017-3931

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Topics: Cantilevers , Composite materials , Energy harvesting , Fibers , Resonance , Piezoelectricity , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Electrodes , Excitation , Electricity (Physics)

Multifunctional Energy Harvesting Locally Resonant Metastructures

Christopher Sugino, Vinciane Guillot, Alper Erturk

SMASIS 2017; V001T07A014doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2017-3951

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Topics: Energy harvesting , Resonance , Vibration , Energy gap , Metamaterials , Bridges (Structures) , Electric power generation , Electricity (Physics) , Engineering simulation , Flexible structures

Low-Frequency Elastic Wave Focusing and Harvesting via Locally Resonant Metamaterials

Serife Tol, F. Levent Degertekin, Alper Erturk

SMASIS 2017; V001T07A015doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2017-3957

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Topics: Elastic waves , Metamaterials , Resonance , Mirrors , Lenses (Optics) , Design , Energy gap , Refractive index , Wave energy , Waves

Stick-Slip Energy Harvesting: A Preliminary Study

Arata Masuda, Chisato Sawai

SMASIS 2017; V001T07A016doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2017-3994

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Topics: Energy harvesting , Stick-slip , Cantilevers , Design , Oscillations , Energy efficiency , Engineering prototypes , Optimization , Power converters , Rubber

Emerging Technologies

Active Vortex Generator Deployed on Demand by Active Hybrid Composites From Shape Memory Alloys and Fiber Reinforced Polymers

Martin Gurka, Sebastian Nissle, Moritz Hübler, Max Kaiser

SMASIS 2017; V001T08A001doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2017-3727

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Topics: Composite materials , Fibers , Generators , Polymers , Shape memory alloys , Vortices , Air flow , Fiber reinforced plastics , Flow separation , Aircraft

An Origami-Based Tunable Helmholtz Resonator for Noise Control: Introduction of the Concept and Preliminary Results

Amine Benouhiba, Kanty Rabenorosoa, Morvan Ouisse, Nicolas Andreff

SMASIS 2017; V001T08A002doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2017-3747

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Topics: Noise control , Acoustics , Additive manufacturing , Cavities , Computer simulation , Design , Testing

Shape Adaptive Structures by 4D Printing

G. F. Hu, A. R. Damanpack, M. Bodaghi, W. H. Liao

SMASIS 2017; V001T08A003doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2017-3773

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Topics: Adaptive structures , Printing , Shapes , Computer programming , Constitutive equations , Finite element analysis , Heating , Manufacturing , Modeling , Plates (structures)

Mechanical Behavior of 3D Printed Multiwalled Carbon Nanotube/Thermoplastic Polyurethane Nanocomposites

Cameron Hohimer, Nahal Aliheidari, Changki Mo, Amir Ameli

SMASIS 2017; V001T08A004doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2017-3808

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Topics: Additive manufacturing , Mechanical behavior , Multi-walled carbon nanotubes , Nanocomposites , Urethane elastomers , Tensile strength , Elastic moduli , Manufacturing , Mechanical properties , Robotics

Synapse-Inspired Variable Conductance in Biomembranes: A Preliminary Study

Joseph S. Najem, Graham J. Taylor, Charles P. Collier, Stephen A. Sarles

SMASIS 2017; V001T08A005doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2017-3820

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Topics: Biomembranes , Electrical conductance , Drops , Membranes , Signals , Weight (Mass) , Computer programming , Design , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Energy consumption

Soft Photochemical Actuation Systems: Tuning Performance Through Solvent Selection

Michael P. M. Dicker, Anna B. Baker, Ian P. Bond, Charl F. J. Faul, Jonathan M. Rossiter, Paul M. Weaver

SMASIS 2017; V001T08A006doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2017-3821

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SMASIS 2017; V001T08A015doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2017-3986

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